One Story Floor Plans

One-story house plans offer one level of heated living space. They are generally well suited to larger lots, where economy of land space needn't be a top priority. One-story plans are popular with homeowners who intend to build a house that will age gracefully, providing a "life without stairs." Smaller one-story designs carry a financial bonus, too: they are usually energy-efficient simply because there is less space to heat and cool.

• One story above ground
• Often lower-level living space too
• Stair-free floor plan